QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF
The efficient version of QuietCool’s ducted fan for a large or two-story home, with a very low-power low speed for running all night.
Amazon $1,799$1,799
The QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF is the better whole house fan overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF leads on efficiency and noise. The QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF wins on value. The QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF costs $350 less ($1,449 vs $1,799).
QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF
A ducted Classic fan with a 10-year warranty for a large or two-story home. It costs less up front than the Energy Saver but draws more power.
Amazon $1,449$1,449
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF for efficiency (7.1 CFM per watt vs 4.6 CFM per watt) and noise (51.7 dBA at high speed vs 54.3 dBA at high speed).
- Choose the QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF for value ($273.40 per 1,000 CFM ($1,449, 5,300 CFM) vs $347.97 per 1,000 CFM ($1,799, 5,170 CFM)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 5,000 CFM whole house fan; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF | QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $347.97 per 1,000 CFM ($1,799, 5,170 CFM) | 85 $273.40 per 1,000 CFM ($1,449, 5,300 CFM) |
| Efficiency 20% | 35 7.1 CFM per watt | 0 4.6 CFM per watt |
| Noise 15% | 61 51.7 dBA at high speed | 52 54.3 dBA at high speed |
| Damper 10% | 33 R-5 insulated damper | 33 R-5 insulated damper |
| Warranty 25% | 100 10-year warranty on the motor | 100 10-year warranty on the motor |
Specifications
| QuietCool Energy Saver ES-7000 RF | QuietCool Classic CL-7000 RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow, high speed | 5,170 CFM | 5,300 CFM |
| Power, high speed | 727 W | 1,147 W |
| Efficiency | 7.1 CFM/W | 4.6 CFM/W |
| Speeds | 2 | 2 |
| Noise | 51.7 dBA | 54.3 dBA |
| Install | ||
| Mount | Ducted | Ducted |
| Damper | R-5 insulated | R-5 insulated |
| Ceiling opening | 14.25 x 36.25 in | 14.25 x 36.25 in |
| Attic vent area needed | 9.2 sq ft | 9.2 sq ft |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Remote or wall control | Yes | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |